KJ Simpson Leads Colorado Buffaloes to 75-57 Season Opener Win Over Towson Tigers

Simpson's 22-point performance, including pivotal 3-pointers and free throws, proves instrumental in opening season with a victory against Towson; Buffaloes strong second half secures 18-point win.

• KJ Simpson led Colorado Buffaloes to a 75-57 victory over Towson with a stunning 22-point performance on 7-for-9 shooting in the season opener.
• In addition to Simpson, Tristan da Silva scored 15 points and Jvonne Hadley added 13 for the Buffaloes, contributing significantly to the team's win.
• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the game with a strong second half, beginning with a 15-0 run including Simpson and Da Silva both sinking a pair of 3-pointers, and Luke O'Brien adding another.
• Despite a rally toward the end of the first half by Towson, reducing Colorado's lead from 24-11 to 28-24, the Buffaloes regained dominance in the second half, extending their lead by double digits.
• Towson's players, Dylan Williamson and Charles Thompson, each scored 15 and 13 points respectively but their efforts weren't enough to overcome the Buffaloes.

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